Rohit Paudel Guides Nepal Against Canada in Oman ODI

Nepal faced Canada on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Match 133 of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket in Oman, with Nepal batting first after losing the toss. Rohit Paudel led Nepal's innings as the team looked to improve its position.

According to India Today, Canada won the toss and chose to field, while Nepal reached 133 for four after 35.5 overs during the match. Rohit Paudel was at the crease as Nepal attempted to build its total.

The match was played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket Ministry Turf 1, with Raveendra Wimalasiri, Vinod Babu and Wendell Labrooy listed as match officials by India Today. The fixture was part of the 2023-27 ICC CWC League 2 schedule.

According to English Ratopati, Rohit Paudel scored a half-century against Canada, reaching 50 runs from 75 balls with four fours and one six. The performance marked his 13th half-century in One Day Internationals.

Paudel was supported by Bashir Ahmed as Nepal continued its innings after losing wickets. English Ratopati reported that Nepal had scored 3 wickets down after 28 overs during the early stages of the match.

Nepal entered the fixture after its chances of finishing in the top four of League 2 had ended. English Ratopati reported that the top four teams will qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers, while other teams will need to take the qualifier play-off route.

Canada's squad for the match included Yuvraj Samra, Aaron Johnson, Aaditya Varadharajan, Harsh Thaker, Samit Gohel, Hamza Tariq, Shreyas Movva, Akhil Kumar, Sheel Patel, Sukhjinder Singh and Zahid Shirzad, according to India Today.

Nepal's lineup featured Arjun Kumal, Aasif Sheikh, Ishan Pandey, Rohit Paudel, Basir Ahamad, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi, according to India Today.